8-K

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549

FORM 8-K

Current Report

Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

American Realty Investors, Inc.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

(469) 522-4200

Registrant’s Telephone Number, including area code

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Section 2 – Financial Information

Item 2.02. Results of Operations and Financial Condition

On March 12, 2026, American Realty Investors, Inc. (“ARL” or the “Company”) announced its operational results for the quarter ended December 31, 2025. A copy of the announcement is attached as Exhibit “99.1.”

The information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 in this Form 8-K, including Exhibit “99.1” attached hereto, shall not be deemed to be “filed” for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that Section, unless we specifically incorporate it by reference in a document filed under the Securities Act of 1933 or the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. We undertake no duty or obligation to publicly update or revise the information furnished pursuant to Item 2.02 of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

Section 9 – Financial Statements and Exhibits

Item 9.01. Financial Statements and Exhibits

(d) Exhibits.

The following exhibit is furnished with this Report:

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* Furnished herewith

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

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American Realty Investors, Inc. reports Earnings for Q4 2025

DALLAS (March 12, 2026) -- American Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE:ARL) is reporting its results of operations for the three months ended December 31, 2025. For the three months ended December 31, 2025, we reported net income attributable to common shares of $9.8 million or $0.60 per diluted share, compared to a net loss attributable to common shares of $0.2 million or $0.01 per diluted share for the same period in 2024.

Financial Highlights

•Total stabilized occupancy was 81% at December 31, 2025, which includes 93% at our multifamily properties and 59% at our commercial properties. Stabilized occupancy excludes Alera, Bandera Ridge and Merano, which are currently in lease-up.

•On October 10, 2025, we sold Villas at Bon Secour, a 200 unit multifamily property in Gulf Shores, Alabama, for $28.0 million, which resulted in a gain on sale of $12.2 million. We used the proceeds from the sale to pay off the $18.8 million loan on the property and for general corporate purposes.

Financial Results

Revenues increased $1.0 million from $12.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 to $13.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025. The increase in revenue is primarily due to an increase of $0.6 million from our commercial properties and $0.7 million in other income offset in part by a decrease of $0.3 million from our multifamily properties. The increase in revenue from our commercial properties is primarily due to an increase in occupancy at Stanford Center and the decrease is to the sale of Villas at Bon Secour in 2025.

Net operating loss increased $1.2 million from $1.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 to $3.0 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025. Our increase in net operating loss was due to a $2.1 million increase in operating expenses offset in part by the $1.0 million increase in revenue. The increase in operating expenses is primarily due to an increase in the cost of the lease-up properties during the three months ended December 31, 2025.

Net income attributable to common shares increased $9.9 million from net loss of $0.2 million for the three months ended December 31, 2024 to net income of $9.8 million for the three months ended December 31, 2025. The increase in net income is primarily attributed to $15.0 million increase in gain on sale of assets offset in part by a $1.5 million increase in tax provision and the $1.2 million increase in net operating loss. The increase in gain on sale of assets is primarily attributed to the sale of Villas at Bon Secour in 2025.

About American Realty Investors, Inc.

American Realty Investors, Inc., a Dallas-based real estate investment company, holds a diverse portfolio of equity real estate located across the U.S., including office buildings, apartments, shopping centers, and developed and undeveloped land. The Company invests in real estate through direct ownership, leases and partnerships and invests in mortgage loans on real estate. The Company also holds mortgage receivables. The Company’s primary asset and source of its operating results is its investment in Transcontinental Realty Investors, Inc. (NYSE:TCI). For more information, visit the Company’s website at www.americanrealtyinvest.com.

AMERICAN REALTY INVESTORS, INC.

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS

(Dollars in thousands, except per share amounts)

(Unaudited)